Ushuaia Beach Hotel in Ibiza, Spain
Through the deep caves of thought
I hear a voice that sings:—
–by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.,
from The Chambered Nautilus
I’d promised to take myself on a February vacation; one that would get me away before winter end’s grey desperation set in. Unfulfilled for a decade, I’m now sprawled on a terrycloth-covered ergonomic lounge chair on Ibiza’s beach sand, wearing a straw hat and slathered with SPF-laced coconut oil. Sunlight pulses through my skin as the Mediterranean’s rhythmic laps drowse me into deep slumber.
I’m flying over blue waters, a cushion of air bathing me in cool as it tickles my arm and neck hairs. Through the deep caves of thought I hear a voice that sings. Looking to my right, there, on the hill, a small hut – and a man. He beckons me…
The waitress’ voice stirs me.
“Senora, una recarga en tu mojito?”*
It’s sunset and the resort’s tiki hut stage is lit. He’s playing his guitar, singing my life.**
[144 words]
*translation: Ma’am, a refill on your mojito?
**”singing my life” are lyrics taken from, “Killing Me Softly with His Song.” Learn more about the song writers here.
I am today’s host for dVerse’ Prosery Monday. I say:
Write a piece of flash fiction or other prose up of up to or exactly 144 words, including the given line from the poem.
Tao Talk 
One of my favorite songs! Good writing 🎶🖤
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Thank you, Paula! <3 I love that song too.
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One of my all time favorite Flack songs!! This write is the thing dreams are made of, Lisa!
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Helen, I am hoping to make this dream come true real soon :) I also love that song.
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Aha..a lovely holiday with a razher good waitor in attendance! What more!
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Ain, indeed! Thanks, my friend.
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What is this “Beach” thing, of which thou speaketh?
Seriously whammogood stuff, Lisa! And thanks for the cool prompt!
Mojito for two, perhaps??
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Thanks, Ron!
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Wow ehat a lovely dream. Hold on to itstore it.
Happy Monday
much💖love
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Thanks, Gillena, I will <3
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I love the phrase, “Through the deep caves of thought
I hear a voice that sings” by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. May many creative voices sing to you on your get-away.
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<3 It is a pleasant phrase isn't it. Thank you for the well-wishing, Mary.
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Ah yes, thats what you need Lisa. Keep sipping on the mojitos and dream away! ☺️💕
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:) <3
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Ooooo, sounds lovely!
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Indeed, Carol :)
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I like Roberta Flack’s “Killing Me Softly” and a nice cocktail is a good proposition. I also would love to finally visit Spain for real (I only visited Barcelona once for a short day visit when I was 19 or so), but I’m not much of a beach and sun-bathing person. I’d be okay there for an hour or two. Then I would get bored! :-)
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Glad it sounds nice, Christian. I bet if you had headphones and a playlist you would calm right down under the beach umbrella as you sipped your drink ;)
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Ha, that could be true – especially given I hardly drink and it doesn’t take to knock me out!😀
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I love that song too. Sounds like a perfect vacation. (K)
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Kerfe, I hope to make some reasonable fascimile of this vaca reality in February.
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That’s a good goal.
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That was wonderful Lisa. Loved the way you incorporated the line my friend.
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Thanks, Rob. I tributed Miss Flack as you tributed Miss Joni :)
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Beautifully written, Lisa. I love the detailed images of your experience. The ending is intriguing, leaving us to wonder what comes next…
Love this song… She does such a great rendition.
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Thanks much, Dwight. Glad you enjoyed the story and the song.
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Sounds like a very promising vacation and that song…stuff of dreams.
Love it, Li. ❤️
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Punam, I hope it hops from the page (screen) into reality this winter. :::fingers crossed::: Thank you <3
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It sure will! Crossing my fingers for you. 🤞🏼
You are welcome. ❤️
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Beautiful scene setting. You took me there with you Li.
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Thank you, Sadje.
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You’re most welcome
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An evocative, romantic holiday snap, Lisa! I love the way you describe the sunlight pulsing through skin and the Mediterranean’s rhythmic laps as a song that sends you to sleep.
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Thank you, dear Kim.
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Beautiful and dreamy. Your piece reads like a much needed escape that people need.
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Yes, myself most of all. :) Actually I’m living that right now, but in February… Thank you.
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Ah, if only he had woken you up a few minutes later. Loved reading about your dream vacation in Ibiza. Lovely post, Lisa.
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:) Thank you, Tanmay.
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It sounds like a great vacation!
I love that Roberta Flack song, too.
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Oh it will be, Merril :) Old gold on the song. I was surprised to learn she didn’t write it.
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You’re welcome. I guess that’s true of many songs where a particular artist makes it his or her own.
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I love the way you leave us to imagine the next scene, he beckons, his voice impacts, and there you are. Draws me in.
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Paul, thank you. I think that’s the best part of a vaca, not knowing what might happen on one.
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Yes, an adventure! :)
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:)
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oh, Lisa! This prosery makes me so happy! So lovely!
<3
~David
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David, so pleased it pleases you. Thank you <3
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🤗
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nicely done Lisa… dreaming of this vaca! 💖💖
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I also. Happy to hear. Thank you, Cindy :)
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it’s strange how so many of the compositions are sad. This one too, though it should be a dream come true.
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Jane, maybe because so many of us have been trained to hide our sorrows down deep? Maybe she’ll feel better as the night rolls on?
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Maybe. Or just more numbed.
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The scene, the song, (the mojito too). Perfect.
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Yay! I hope my real vaca unfolds just like this.
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Again, I was right there with you! Deliciously descriptive and I wish I was there. Now.
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Dreaming it is the first step.
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Troof!
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Wowza-wowza, I was practically there!!!
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Thanks for reading.
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My pleasure!
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